Automation engineer, engine controls

Wärtsilä Corporation; Turku; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Turku, Finland, is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop controls for multifuel engines. The role offers a hybrid work model, with Turku as the preferred location and Vaasa negotiable.

You will join a controls development team handling end-to-end control implementations and collaborating with other engine control engineers. The ideal candidate holds an MSc in a relevant field, has strong closed-loop control knowledge, and excels in teamwork and English communication.

Qualifications

• MSc in automation engineering, process engineering or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of closed loop control design.
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve problems.
• Open minded and eager to learn.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end implementation of new controls in a development team.
• Requirement gathering, modelling of the controls, development of test cases.
• Documentation for the newly implemented control.
• Collaborate with other development teams and engineers.

Education

MSc in automation engineering, process engineering or another relevant field

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

C programming

CI tools (Atlassian)

Version control

Robot framework

Digital signal processing

Multi-fuel engine control

Job description

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We are looking for a Automation engineer with a main responsibility in developing controls for our multifuel engines. The preferred location for this position is Turku, Finland but also Vaasa, Finland is negotiable. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your role and responsibilities

As Application Engineer you will be working in one of our control’s functionality development teams. Together with the team you are responsible for end-to-end implementation of new controls.

A typical controls implementation task includes requirement gathering, modelling of the controls, development of test cases, implementation of controls and finally writing the documentation for the new control implemented. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests.

You’ll be working as a member in one of our development teams.

You will also interact with developers from other teams in area of engine controls.

Requirements for the position

• M.Sc in automation engineering, process engineering or another relevant field
• Knowledge of closed loop control design
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve problems
• Open minded and eager to learn
• Excellent teamworking and communication skills
• Fluency in verbal and written English, our everyday work language is English

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• Competence in the following areas:
• Matlab/Simulink programming
• C programming
• CI tools such as Atlassian and version control
• Experience from model creation for simulation purposes
• Testing skills, we use Robot framework for testing
• Digital signal processing skills
• Understanding of multi-fuel engine control

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

General Manager, Controls,

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .